Carroll County IL Archives Obituaries.....Hoffman, Henry J.  December 23, 1929
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The Chadwick Review - Thursday, January 2, 1930
Chadwick Pioneer Passs On

Henry J. Hoffman Dies at Age of 72 Years

1:30 Funeral

Ill Since Stroke That Occured in 1924

Henry J. Hoffman was born in Fairhaven township, Carroll county, Illinois,Feb. 
22nd, 1857 and fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 23rd, 1929 at the age of 72 years, 10 
months, 1 day.

He was the oldest out of a family of eight children. His father, Conrad Hoffman, 
passed away April 7th 1872, and his mother Kathryn Hoffman on October 22nd 1911.

In the year 1887 he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Lizzie Altensen and to 
this union were born five children, three daughters and two sons, one daughter, 
Wilhelmina preceeded her father in death on Feb. 25th 1906. Those remaining are 
Bertha Mary, wife of Fred Schreiner, Chester Henry, Hubert William and Florence 
Luella, all of Chadwick, who with the wife and mother remain to mourn their 
loss. One sister, Mrs. Will Myers, Bradshaw, Neb., and four brothers, Joe of 
Elrod, S. D., Conrad of Mt. Carroll, Ill., Charles of Sterling, Ill., and Joel 
of Chadwick, Ill., also remain, one brother and one sister having passed beyond. 
Nine grandchildren make up the list of relatives, four of whom have preceeded 
him in death, leaving five living.

At the age of one year Mr. Hoffman was baptized and at the age of 14 was 
converted in the Black Oak church in the country and where he became a member 
and later united with the Hope Evangelical church of Chadwick, Ill., of which
church he was a member at the time of his death.

He was a kind and loving neighbor and friend always ready to give a helping hand 
to those in need.

On November 24th 1924 he was stricken with a stroke but feeling strong enough to 
get around until two years later when in August 1926 he was again stricken from 
which time he has been helpless. On December 10th 1928 he took to his bed and 
over a year has remained there until just a few days before his death he 
contracted pneumonia which caused his death. He often expressed his faith in his 
Lord praying to be taken home. Always patient in his suffering and only a week 
ago said to his family, "I want to go home, I am ready."

"Father's gone. Oh! how we miss him.   None of us can know or tell of the sad 
and lonely moments for the ones he loved so well.  

Oh! Our home is now so empty since our father went to rest but we all must be 
submissive to the Saviour -- He knows best.

Mother's lonely by the fireside with her thoughts in yonder land is so saddened 
and heart-broken for she cannot understand.

Why poor father had to suffer these long yeas, months and days but the end came 
sweet and peaceful midst our sadness and our tears.

Mother, children, cease your weeping I am happy and at rest.  All my wishes now 
are granted and you also did your best.

While you lay me in my casket this poor form of moulded clay in my robe of 
pearly whiteness I am happy, let me stay.

Just once more you all can see me, resting sweetly, free from pain, and no 
longer you will greet me, "Farewell", till we meet again."

Services were held at the home on Thursday, Dec. 26th at 1:30 and at the Hope 
Evangelical church. Rev. F. W. Deutsche, the pastor, officiated. Music was given 
by the Rahn quartette. Interment was made in the Chadwick cemetery.

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